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K-Hits Cares! Don’t Drive Drunk!
If you drive under the influence, what are your chances of getting in a crash? If you have a blood alcohol level of .15, your chances of having a crash are 22 times higher than that of someone sober!...
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Are You Talking On Your Cell Phone While Driving? Many Illinoisans Still Are!
IDOT says that there’s still a lot of people using hand held cellphones while they’re driving even though it’s illegal in Illinois. Just how many? You’ll find out inside this K-Hits Newscast! We’ve...
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Just How Much Money Does The City Say Divvy Bikes Are Saving People?
Mayor Emanuel says that if you’re riding one of those Divvy bikes around town, you’re saving about $760 on what you spend on commuting. I guess you can thank him later. Apparently the amount is what...
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K-Hits Cares! Help Make Zero Roadway Fatalities Your Goal!
Pick a number and then subtract that number from itself? You get zero right? That’s the number of roadway fatalities were looking for in Illinois this year! No one wants to lose someone close to them!...
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Just What Kind Of Driver Are You?
So I just came across this list of the “14 types of drivers we’ve all seen on the road.” I think I’ve seen all of these people on my way to work every morning. The first person on the list is a person...
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If You Rode A Divvy Bike Sunday, You Helped Break A Record!
Maybe all those Divvy bikes you see around the city were a good idea. Officials say more people rode Divvy bikes on Sunday than have ever before. What, did some people rent Divvy bikes to Bike The...
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K-Hits Cares! Don’t Drive Drowsy!
Nurses, factory workers, police officers and others who work late at night, or on overnight or early morning shifts, are twice as likely to fall asleep at the wheel as people working regular daytime...
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Governor Quinn Has Banned Police Ticket Quotas!
Ever hear rumors that a certain town or city has assigned its officers a number of tickets they must write every month? Well, that’s now illegal in Illinois! Governor Quinn signed a law the other day...
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K-Hits Cares! Slow Down In A Work Zone!
Driving slower in a work zone isn’t just smart, it’s the safe thing to do! Construction zone accidents kill hundreds every year and many of those are drivers and their passengers! Speeding through a...
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K-Hits Cares! Don’t Drink & Drive!
Drinking and driving is a serious problem that threatens everyone on the road. Crashes involving alcohol-impaired drivers kill nearly 11,000 people each year. If you’re drinking, designate a...
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The Taste Of Chicago Opens Today!
If you work downtown and are looking for a place to eat, why not head down to the Taste of Chicago along Columbus Avenue? Gates open up at 11 this morning and stay open until 9 tonight. Same goes for...
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K-Hits Cares! Wake Up To The Risks Of Drowsy Driving!
Ever been driving and feel like you’re on autopilot? Wake Up! You may be driving, but you’re really dozing behind the wheel. You know the signs – you can’t keep your eyes open, you’re yawning, drifting...
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K-Hits Cares! Don’t Text & Drive!
Don’t text and drive! Ever! Texting while driving is more than distracting, it’s dangerous. Do us all a favor, when you’re on the road, stay off the phone. Just taking your eyes off the road for a...
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K-Hits Cares! Look Out For Pedestrians!
When you’re driving, please, look for pedestrians. When a car stops in front of you, slow down and be prepared to stop. Someone may be crossing the street. That might stop an accident from happening...
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K-Hits Cares! The Dangers Of Fatigued Driving
If you doze off while driving, what you could lose is your life! Drowsy driving is dangerous and deadly. Driver fatigue causes an estimated 100 thousand crashes a year. Get rest before you roll or pull...
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K-Hits Cares! Slow Down Aggressive Driving!
30% of all highway deaths in the USA are caused by speeding! Think you won’t be one of the ones that won’t get caught speeding? Think again! The minute you think you save by speeding are NOT worth the...
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K-Hits Cares! Be On The Lookout For Pedestrians While You’re Driving!
If you’re behind the wheel of a car, please, look for pedestrians! When a car stops in front of you, slow down and be prepared to stop. Someone may be crossing the street. The Federal Highway...
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K-Hits Cares! Stay off That Cell Phone While Driving!
Driving requires your full attention! Remember, two hands on the wheel and two eyes on the road. Eating and drinking, messing with the radio or talking or texting while driving can cause distractions...
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K-Hits Cares! Don’t Drive Distracted!
Did you know texting while driving is now against the law? It takes about 4.6 seconds to send or read a text – at 55 miles per hour, that is like driving the length of an entire football field –...
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Gas Prices Are Dropping & Could Go Even Lower!
What’s the cheapest prices you’ve paid for gas. Prices have dropped over 25 cents in the last several weeks and could continue to drop. We’ll explain why in this newscast! Mayor Emanuel’s son was...
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